Eurasian Rail Freight: Speed & Stability
We coordinate block trains from Xi'an International Port to Europe, Russia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Fixed schedules, transparent pricing, and one-stop service from your Chinese factory to the final destination.
Who Needs Rail Freight?
Rail isn't for every shipment. It is the perfect strategic fit for these three scenarios.
Air-Sea Balance Seekers
Air freight destroys your margins, but ocean freight takes too long. Rail delivers to Europe in 12-18 days at 40-60% of the cost of air. If your cargo is over 2 CBM or 300kg, rail is your sweet spot.
Russia & CIS Importers
Sanctions and payment restrictions have complicated EU-Russia trade, but the Sino-Russian rail corridor remains wide open. We handle the routing and paperwork to keep your supply chain moving northeast.
Supply Chain Diversifiers
Tired of Red Sea delays and port strikes? The Trans-Caspian (Middle Corridor) via Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia offers a highly resilient overland alternative to Turkey and Southern Europe.
Europe & CIS Core Routes
Fixed departures from Xi'an. Weekly or higher frequency depending on the destination.
Xi'an → Poland / Germany
The flagship Chang'an Express route. Direct block trains to Malaszewicze (PL) and Hamburg / Duisburg (DE). The most mature route with the highest frequency and most stable transit times.
- Transit: 12-16 days to border, 14-18 to terminal
- FCL: 20GP / 40HQ / 45HQ available
- LCL consolidation options available weekly
- DDP / DDU / DAP terms supported
Xi'an → Hungary / Czech / Romania
Direct or one-transfer services to Budapest (HU), Prague/Brno (CZ), and Bucharest (RO). Ideal for Central European e-commerce fulfillment hubs and automotive suppliers.
- Transit time: 15-20 days terminal to terminal
- Final-mile trucking included in DDP quotes
- Regular LCL consolidation options
- EORI / VAT customs clearance support
Xi'an → Moscow / St. Petersburg
Routing via Alashankou / Khorgos borders. We handle the rail linehaul and partner with local trucking fleets for final distribution. Payment routing support available for compliant trade.
- Transit time: 18-25 days
- Both FCL and LCL options
- DG (Dangerous Goods) accepted on select trains
Xi'an → Central Asia & Belarus
Services to Minsk, Nursultan (Astana), and Tashkent via the central Kazakhstan route. We also handle eastbound (return) bookings from Europe/Russia back to China when capacity allows.
- Transit time: 20-30 days (depending on destination)
- Cross-border trucking from terminals included
- Destination customs clearance coordination
The Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian)
When the northern routes are congested or you need to bypass conflict zones to reach Turkey and the South Caucasus, the Middle Corridor is the answer. We coordinate the full multimodal chain seamlessly.
FCL vs. LCL — Which Fits Your Cargo?
Not sure whether to book a full box or share space? Here's the breakdown.
Full Container Load
Best when you fill more than 60% of a container. You get exclusive use, no handling by other consolidators, and a significantly lower damage risk.
- 20GP / 40HQ / 45HQ configurations available
- Reefer (refrigerated) containers on request
- GPS tracking seal equipped for security
Rail Consolidation
Best for 1 to 15 CBM shipments. We consolidate multiple shippers at our Xi'an warehouse into a shared container. Pay only for the volume you actually use.
- Minimum 1 CBM requirement
- Weekly cut-off at our local Xi'an warehouse
- Adds 5-7 days for consolidation/unpacking
How We Charge
We are logistics coordinators, not asset owners. You pay the market freight rate — we charge separately for our coordination.
Per Container
A flat fee to handle booking, export customs, terminal coordination, and destination document follow-up.
Per CBM (+ Freight)
A flat fee per shipment for warehouse receiving, consolidation, documentation, and deconsolidation coordination.
Quoted Upfront
If you need us to handle import customs and final-mile delivery, we charge a coordination fee plus actual costs (duties, trucking).
The Archer Standard
Absolute transparency in rail freight operations.
✓ What We Are
- Logistics Coordinators: A dedicated team with 7 years of hands-on China-Europe rail experience.
- Your Command Center: Your single point of contact between suppliers, railway terminals, and customs.
- Transparent Pricing: Freight cost and coordination fees are listed separately on every quote.
✕ What We Are Not
- Asset Owners: We don't own the trains; we coordinate the bookings with licensed railway operators.
- Space Speculators: We don't make false promises. We cannot "guarantee" space when peak season congestion hits everyone equally.
- Insurance Underwriters: We arrange cargo insurance for you, but we don't underwrite it.
Ready to Book the Next Block Train?
Let us know your loading city, destination, container type (or volume), and readiness date. We'll reply with an accurate quote and the next available departure.
Request a Rail Quote →Typically quoted within 4 business hours.